🃏 Lesson 2 Quiz 🃏
Starting Hand Selection
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Question 1
What percentage of hands should you typically be playing as a beginner?
Answer: About 15-20% of hands.
Explanation: Tier 1 (2%) + Tier 2 (5%) + Tier 3 (8-10%) = roughly 15-17% of hands. The lesson emphasizes that most beginners lose money because they play too many hands. Remember: "Folding is not losing. Folding is saving money for better spots."
Explanation: Tier 1 (2%) + Tier 2 (5%) + Tier 3 (8-10%) = roughly 15-17% of hands. The lesson emphasizes that most beginners lose money because they play too many hands. Remember: "Folding is not losing. Folding is saving money for better spots."
Question 2
Which tier do Pocket Jacks (JJ) belong to?
J♠
J♥
Answer: Tier 2 - Strong Hands
Explanation: Pocket Jacks are listed in Tier 2 along with Pocket Tens, Ace-King offsuit, Ace-Queen suited, and King-Queen suited. The lesson notes these hands are "very strong but vulnerable" and you should "be cautious if you face heavy resistance."
Explanation: Pocket Jacks are listed in Tier 2 along with Pocket Tens, Ace-King offsuit, Ace-Queen suited, and King-Queen suited. The lesson notes these hands are "very strong but vulnerable" and you should "be cautious if you face heavy resistance."
Question 3
You're in early position with Ace-Nine offsuit. What should you do?
Your Hand: A♠ 9♦
Position: 2nd to act after the big blind
Action: Everyone has folded to you
Position: 2nd to act after the big blind
Action: Everyone has folded to you
Answer: Fold
Explanation: A9o is a Tier 4 marginal hand, and the lesson specifically warns against "Mistake #2: Falling in love with Ace-anything." In early position, you should only play Tier 1-2 hands. The lesson emphasizes: "Just because you have an ace doesn't mean you should play. Aces with weak kickers get you into trouble."
Explanation: A9o is a Tier 4 marginal hand, and the lesson specifically warns against "Mistake #2: Falling in love with Ace-anything." In early position, you should only play Tier 1-2 hands. The lesson emphasizes: "Just because you have an ace doesn't mean you should play. Aces with weak kickers get you into trouble."
Question 4
Why is late position so powerful in poker?
Answer: You act last post-flop and see what everyone does before deciding
Explanation: The lesson states: "Late Position (button and cutoff): This is where you print money. You act last post-flop, meaning you see what everyone does before making your decision. This is huge." Having more information before acting is an enormous advantage in poker.
Explanation: The lesson states: "Late Position (button and cutoff): This is where you print money. You act last post-flop, meaning you see what everyone does before making your decision. This is huge." Having more information before acting is an enormous advantage in poker.
Question 5
You posted the big blind and have 9♠ 4♣. Someone raises. What should you do?
Your Hand: 9♠ 4♣
Situation: You're in the big blind
Action: Player in middle position raises 3x the big blind
Situation: You're in the big blind
Action: Player in middle position raises 3x the big blind
Answer: Fold
Explanation: This is "Mistake #5: Playing for the blinds you've posted." The lesson says: "You posted the big blind, someone raised, and you have 9-4 offsuit. Fold. Don't throw good money after bad. That blind is already gone—don't lose more trying to defend it." 9-4 is Tier 5 trash.
Explanation: This is "Mistake #5: Playing for the blinds you've posted." The lesson says: "You posted the big blind, someone raised, and you have 9-4 offsuit. Fold. Don't throw good money after bad. That blind is already gone—don't lose more trying to defend it." 9-4 is Tier 5 trash.
Question 6
When are you more likely to play small pocket pairs (like 4♠ 4♥)?
Answer: When you have a deep stack (100+ big blinds)
Explanation: The lesson explains: "Deep stacks (100+ big blinds): You can play more speculative hands like small pairs and suited connectors because there's room to win big pots when you hit." With short stacks, you "don't have room to maneuver or waste chips to see cheap flops."
Explanation: The lesson explains: "Deep stacks (100+ big blinds): You can play more speculative hands like small pairs and suited connectors because there's room to win big pots when you hit." With short stacks, you "don't have room to maneuver or waste chips to see cheap flops."
Question 7
You have Q♥ 3♥ (suited) on the button. What's the correct thinking?
Your Hand: Q♥ 3♥ (both hearts)
Position: Button (best position)
Action: Everyone has folded to you
Position: Button (best position)
Action: Everyone has folded to you
Answer: Fold - suitedness is a bonus, not a reason to play garbage
Explanation: This addresses "Mistake #4: Overvaluing suited cards." The lesson states: "you'll only complete a flush about 6% of the time by the river. Don't play Queen-Three just because they're both hearts. Suitedness is a bonus, not a reason to play garbage." Even in good position, Q-3 is trash.
Explanation: This addresses "Mistake #4: Overvaluing suited cards." The lesson states: "you'll only complete a flush about 6% of the time by the river. Don't play Queen-Three just because they're both hearts. Suitedness is a bonus, not a reason to play garbage." Even in good position, Q-3 is trash.
Question 8
At a very tight table where everyone folds a lot, what adjustment should you make?
Answer: Loosen up and steal blinds with marginal hands in late position
Explanation: Under "Table dynamics," the lesson says: "Tight table: Everyone's folding? You can loosen up and steal blinds with marginal hands in late position." When opponents are playing too tight, you can profitably expand your range and take advantage of their excessive folding.
Explanation: Under "Table dynamics," the lesson says: "Tight table: Everyone's folding? You can loosen up and steal blinds with marginal hands in late position." When opponents are playing too tight, you can profitably expand your range and take advantage of their excessive folding.
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